There are valid criticisms which could be made about the process which the Nillumbik Council has initiated, however we should not ignore it. Nillumbik residents are being asked to do two things right now, and we encourage you to engage.
Vote for an Expert
There will be a number of experts appointed to present to the upcoming Citizens Panel which is supposed to come up with a vision for the Green Wedge. Various names have been submitted by community groups and residents are now being asked to vote on which of these they think should be chosen.
We urge you to cast a vote, and while this is not an exhaustive list we have identified the names of some experts who may be in tune with the WCA’s charter to protect and enhance the Green Wedge. For your consideration, these are:
Environment Expert
Ian Penrose
Kahn Franke
Lynlee Tozer
Cam Beardsell
Michael Buxton
Randall Robinson
David Cameron
Brian Walters
David Lindenmeyer
Richard Rancis
Economic Expert
Bronwyn South
Geoff Mosley
Daryl Brooke
Social Expert
Helen Corney
Ian Penrose
Hugh MacKay
Regulatory Expert
Michael Buxton
Trevor Budge
Dr Bruce Lindsay
Nicole Rivers
Geoff Wright
To vote follow this link. You are asked to vote for one expert only in each category. Voting closes 6 July.
Step Up for the Panel
Council has sent invitations to 10,000 Nillumbik households, calling for candidates for the Citizen Panel. The panel will be selected from those who nominate, supposedly so that it will be representative of the Shire’s demographic makeup, with a significant weighting given to rural landholders.
Panel members must be available to attend meetings on all of the following dates:
Thursday 9 August 6-9 pm
Saturday 18 August 9 am-5 pm
Saturday 1 September 9 am -5 pm
Saturday 15 Sept 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 13 Oct 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 20 Oct 9 am – 5 pm
We encourage you to nominate if you are able to attend these meetings. The Nillumbik Green Wedge is at stake, and we should aim to make a positive contribution towards promoting its best interests.
Don’t worry if you have lost your invitation, or even if you suspect it has been lost in the mail: just follow this link to nominate. Nominations close midnight 17 July.
If anyone wanting to nominate would like support the WCA will be happy to provide information and advice as required.
For more information go to the Council website here.